Historic New Orleans CollectionNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Historic New Orleans CollectionThu, 01 Mar 2018 12:43:13 +0000Historic New Orleans Collectionhttp://wwno.org
Laine Kaplan-LevensonThe Historic New Orleans Collection held a ribbon cutting ceremony, Tuesday, February 27 th , to launch a tricentennial exhibition. French dignitaries, Mayor Landrieu, City Council members, and community partners gathered on Royal Street to usher in the opening.'New Orleans: The Founding Era' Opens At The Historic New Orleans Collectionhttp://wwno.org/post/new-orleans-founding-era-opens-historic-new-orleans-collection
136768 as http://wwno.orgWed, 28 Feb 2018 13:27:00 +0000'New Orleans: The Founding Era' Opens At The Historic New Orleans CollectionBrian FriedmanNow through December, The Historic New Orleans Collection is hosting an exhibit called Storyville: Madams and Music . Brian Friedman speaks with curator Eric Seiferth about the soundtrack of this era.Madams and Professors: The Soundtrack of Storyvillehttp://wwno.org/post/madams-and-professors-soundtrack-storyville
124152 as http://wwno.orgThu, 17 Aug 2017 15:30:00 +0000Madams and Professors: The Soundtrack of StoryvilleBrian FriedmanThe city’s infamous Red Light District, Storyville, weaves itself through the legends and lore of New Orleans history. It’s also the topic of a current exhibit at The Historic New Orleans Collection . The exhibit is called Storyville: Madams and Music. In this first part of a two-part series, NolaVie’s Brian Friedman speaks with Pamela Arceneaux, author of Guidebooks to Sin and one of the exhibit’s curators.Storyville Exhibit Showcases Bygone Social Experimenthttp://wwno.org/post/storyville-exhibit-showcases-bygone-social-experiment
123707 as http://wwno.orgThu, 10 Aug 2017 15:00:00 +0000Storyville Exhibit Showcases Bygone Social ExperimentFrench bakeries have a unique place in the cultural landscape of New Orleans. The Vieux Carré just wouldn't be the same if you couldn't find French sweets there. Maurice Delechelle can take much of the credit for that. Hailing from central France, Maurice brought his traditional French pastries to the Quarter with the opening of La Marquise and Croissant d'Or. From his vantage point at the bakery, the French Quarter shared a distinct resemblance to his memories of bohemian Paris. In this edition of NOLA Life Stories , Maurice describes his time as a baker in the French Quarter. This NOLA Life Stories interview was conducted by Mark Cave for The Historic New Orleans Collection and produced for WWNO by Sarah Holtz.Croissants from Dawn 'til Dusk: A Baker's Storyhttp://wwno.org/post/croissants-dawn-til-dusk-bakers-story
119199 as http://wwno.orgThu, 18 May 2017 17:00:00 +0000Croissants from Dawn 'til Dusk: A Baker's StoryMusicians and artists often describe how their influences find them . In Benny Grunch’s case, his divine inspiration came from a handheld radio, and took the form of humor, deft storytelling, and a love for his hometown. Benny “Grunch” Antin is the founding member of Benny Grunch & The Bunch , a group that for decades has performed songs of satirical nostalgia for New Orleans. In this edition of NOLA Life Stories , Benny takes us on a highly musical memoir, from childhood to the origins of his band. This NOLA Life Stories interview was conducted by Mark Cave for The Historic New Orleans Collection and produced for WWNO by Sarah Holtz.Birth of the Bunch: The Life and Times of Benny Grunch http://wwno.org/post/birth-bunch-life-and-times-benny-grunch
117672 as http://wwno.orgThu, 20 Apr 2017 17:00:00 +0000Birth of the Bunch: The Life and Times of Benny Grunch The March on Washington, the bus boycotts, and sit-ins across the country: these are all images of the civil rights movement that we may familiar with. What may be less obvious are the turning points that pushed individuals to join the struggle. William Rouselle's career spans decades of activism, from his groundbreaking work as a television reporter to his cultural organizing with the Free Southern Theater . In this edition of NOLA Life Stories , William reflects on the transformative moments that shaped his life in activism. This NOLA Life Stories interview was conducted by Mark Cave for The Historic New Orleans Collection and produced for WWNO by Sarah Holtz.Eyes on the Prize: Movement Moments from a Civil Rights Activisthttp://wwno.org/post/eyes-prize-movement-moments-civil-rights-activist
116571 as http://wwno.orgThu, 30 Mar 2017 17:00:00 +0000Eyes on the Prize: Movement Moments from a Civil Rights ActivistWhile most clubs in New Orleans come together to parade, one of the oldest is all about the written word. Le Petit Salon formed in 1924 as a space for women intellectuals in the French Quarter to gather after performances at Le Petit Theatre. The salon is still around today, and Genevieve Trimble is the longest running member. In this edition of NOLA Life Stories , Genevieve describes her return to New Orleans in the 1940s and the literary encounters that followed. This NOLA Life Stories interview was conducted by Mark Cave for The Historic New Orleans Collection and produced for WWNO by Sarah Holtz.Le Petit Salon: A Vieux Carré Memoirhttp://wwno.org/post/le-petit-salon-vieux-carr-memoir
115892 as http://wwno.orgFri, 17 Mar 2017 13:00:00 +0000Le Petit Salon: A Vieux Carré MemoirBefore Leah Chase became the culinary luminary of Dooky Chase's Restaurant , she had to start somewhere. Right out of school, Leah took her first restaurant job in a little cafe in the French Quarter. It was during that time that she found her calling as a restaurateur and met some memorable characters along the way. In this edition of NOLA Life Stories , Leah takes us back to her early days working in the Quarter. This NOLA Life Stories interview was conducted by Mark Cave for The Historic New Orleans Collection and produced for WWNO by Sarah Holtz.Coming up in the Quarter: Stories from Leah Chasehttp://wwno.org/post/coming-quarter-stories-leah-chase
115652 as http://wwno.orgFri, 10 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000Coming up in the Quarter: Stories from Leah ChaseA scientist and a poet might seem like an unlikely pair to write movies, but when Joyce Corrington and her late husband Bill began to collaborate, their stories took on three dimensions. Joyce and Bill’s screenwriting career transported them from New Orleans to LA and back again, into post-apocalyptic worlds on page and screen. In this edition of NOLA Life Stories , Joyce’s narrative begins during her time as an engineering student at Rice University in the 1950s. This NOLA Life Stories interview was conducted by Mark Cave for The Historic New Orleans Collection and produced for WWNO by Sarah Holtz .The Science Fiction Writers of Valence Streethttp://wwno.org/post/science-fiction-writers-valence-street
115262 as http://wwno.orgThu, 02 Mar 2017 13:00:00 +0000The Science Fiction Writers of Valence StreetThomas WalshBill Saussaye’s family has helped decorate Mardi Gras krewes for generations. His family’s shop, the Vieux Carre Hair Shop, is not only a destination for the kings and captains of Mardi Gras, but a catalyst for keeping festival traditions alive and well. The Vieux Carre Hair Shop was founded in 1877 by Bill Saussaye’s great-grandmother, Eugenie. The shop is now located Uptown on Maple Street and has extended hours for the Mardi Gras season. This interview was conducted by Mark Cave for the Historic New Orleans Collection and produced for WWNO by Thomas Walsh.Wigs, Beards, & Makeup: The Family That Decorates The Kinghttp://wwno.org/post/wigs-beards-makeup-family-decorates-king
114268 as http://wwno.orgThu, 16 Feb 2017 11:00:00 +0000For nearly 20 years Lisa Suarez worked as a striptease artist on Bourbon Street and is often credited for reviving its burlesque scene in the late 80’s. Lisa “GiO” Suarez is currently Vice President of the Fauboug Marigny Improvement Association and a counselor with a masters degree from UNO . This interview was conducted by Mark Cave for the Historic New Orleans Collection and produced for WWNO by Thomas Walsh.Her Friends Called Her Lisa, But Her Customers Called Her GiOhttp://wwno.org/post/her-friends-called-her-lisa-her-customers-called-her-gio
113850 as http://wwno.orgThu, 02 Feb 2017 11:00:00 +0000Her Friends Called Her Lisa, But Her Customers Called Her GiOThomas WalshMorning, noon, or night, anytime is a good time for pie . But for local businessman Omar Aziz, it is so much more than a delicious treat. He spoke with historian Mark Cave for NOLA Life Stories .Celebrating The Life Of Omar Bin-Abdul Azizhttp://wwno.org/post/celebrating-life-omar-bin-abdul-aziz
110390 as http://wwno.orgWed, 23 Nov 2016 05:30:01 +0000Celebrating The Life Of Omar Bin-Abdul AzizEvery day in the French Quarter people are drawn – almost magnetically - to the riverboat calliope. There is an undeniable nostalgic sound to it and it may even remind you of childhood. But romance aside, this icon of Americana has its own history, which Captain Doc Hawley shared with the Historic New Orleans Collection and Nola Life Stories .Doc Hawley & The Calliope: 'It''s More Of A Machine Than An Instrument'http://wwno.org/post/doc-hawley-calliope-its-more-machine-instrument
107969 as http://wwno.orgThu, 06 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000Vernel Bagneris was working in New Orleans’ theater scene for years when his musical about black vaudeville performers hit the big time. And while talent and luck play a role in every Cinderella story, Vernal says there was another key element to the success of One Mo’ Time . He spoke with historian Mark Cave.How 'One Mo' Time' Went From One Night Only To Sold Out Showhttp://wwno.org/post/how-one-mo-time-went-one-night-only-sold-out-show
106579 as http://wwno.orgWed, 07 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000How 'One Mo' Time' Went From One Night Only To Sold Out ShowRebranding a business is one of the most challenging things a company can do. Rick Blount understands very well: his family has owned Antoine’s Restaurant for five generations, which has left a legacy not only in the restaurant’s dining rooms, but in public opinion. Antoine's is famous for many things, including Oyster's Rockefeller, which was invented by Jules Alciatore. Blount told the story of its genesis to historian Mark Cave: " In those days Jules invents, still our signature dish, Oysters Rockefeller, which, like most things in life I think was a mistake. He originally had started fool with a escargot sauce, he was trying to make a, a better, a richer sauce for escargot. And the, the classic French bouillon sauce is butter and garlic and parsley, was sort of where he started in his, in his cooking experiments, I guess. And he started adding a whole bunch of the other New Orleans ingredients to it. Green onion, onion, parsley, celery, all the, you know the other stuff, that wouldMore Than Oysters Rockefeller: Rick Blount Of Antoine'shttp://wwno.org/post/more-oysters-rockefeller-rick-blount-antoines
105190 as http://wwno.orgMon, 08 Aug 2016 17:00:00 +0000More Than Oysters Rockefeller: Rick Blount Of Antoine'sDespite what your parents may have told you about eating oysters in the summer, it’s perfectly fine to do that. That’s from the lips of Alfred Sunseri, whose family has run the P&J Oyster Company since 1876. He knows a thing or two about the business and shares his family's triumphs and their frustrations in this interview with The Historic New Orleans Collection 's oral historian, Mark Cave.For 140 Years, P&J Oyster Company Has Sold 'The Caviar Of Molluscan Shellfish'http://wwno.org/post/140-years-pj-oyster-company-has-sold-caviar-molluscan-shellfish
101295 as http://wwno.orgWed, 01 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000Call them whatever you want: hipsters or hippies, beatniks or punks, New Orleans has always been an attractive place for American bohemianism. But despite its laid back attitude, the people down here often think these subcultures threaten the way things are done. Amzie Adams encountered that kind of opposition when he moved here in the late 60’s, but then quickly found a way to participate in New Orleans’ culture.Nola Life Stories: Amzie Adams' Identity Triphttp://wwno.org/post/nola-life-stories-amzie-adams-identity-trip
99585 as http://wwno.orgThu, 28 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000Nola Life Stories: Amzie Adams' Identity TripThe latest edition of NOLA Life Stories takes place at a department store in Gretna, 1937. This is a time when families lived above the store, when advertisements were delivered door to door, and babies got their first pair of shoes for free. This was also a time of separate but equal, of back-of-the-bus politics. But not every nook and cranny of the city was gripped by segregation. As Sam and John Menszer remember, the customers at their family’s shop kept any racist attitudes– and their bags – at the door.Menszer's Department Store: Site Of Unspoken Civil Disobience In Jim Crow Southhttp://wwno.org/post/menszers-department-store-site-unspoken-civil-disobience-jim-crow-south
98061 as http://wwno.orgThu, 31 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000Menszer's Department Store: Site Of Unspoken Civil Disobience In Jim Crow SouthIt’s estimated that local non-profits have annual expenditures of over $550 million and must rely on government subsidies, fundraising campaigns and grant proposals to complete their missions. Philanthropic groups, like the Joe W. and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation , develop their own mission statements to support those institutions and spend the year deciding where to allocate funds.NOLA Life Stories: How Philantrophist Joe W. Brown Earned His Fortunehttp://wwno.org/post/nola-life-stories-how-philantrophist-joe-w-brown-earned-his-fortune
97065 as http://wwno.orgMon, 14 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000NOLA Life Stories: How Philantrophist Joe W. Brown Earned His FortunePrisons are built on the supposition that time, discipline and routine transform inmates into new people. Nelson Davis has lived with this idea since 1980, when he arrived at the Louisiana State Penitentiary to fulfill a life sentence.NOLA Life Stories: How Effective Are Angola's Reformation Methods?http://wwno.org/post/nola-life-stories-how-effective-are-angolas-reformation-methods
96132 as http://wwno.orgWed, 24 Feb 2016 11:00:00 +0000NOLA Life Stories: How Effective Are Angola's Reformation Methods?